Cluster Lead — Autism Education & Team Coaching

Autism Association (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden School invites a Cluster Lead to guide a team of Educators, overseeing learning and development for students with autism. You will collaborate with Domain Leads, Allied Professionals and Senior Management to shape outcomes and implement effective teaching strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and a commitment to holistic student well-being within a supportive school environment in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Special Education from NIE or equivalent.
• Experience in special education or teaching students with autism.
• Experience mentoring and coaching colleagues.
• Strong understanding of student-centred and evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Good knowledge of student assessment and individualised planning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate a team.
• Genuine commitment to supporting students with autism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Educators, providing direction and support in day-to-day work.
• Coach and mentor Educators to strengthen teaching practice and address diverse needs of students with autism.
• Support professional development through Performance & Development discussions and setting goals.
• Monitor and review student progress within the Cluster to ensure learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with Domain Leads to develop learning approaches and student outcomes.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about students' learning and well-being.
• Collaborate with Allied Professionals to support students with complex needs and develop interventions.
• Report to Senior Management on staff, student and operational matters with updates and recommendations.
• Contribute to Individual Planning Education Unit planning and review of student outcomes.
• Participate in class placement decisions considering student needs and profiles.
• Contribute to school-wide programmes and committees that support learning.
• Promote a positive, collaborative team culture within the Cluster.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by Principal/Vice Principal.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder management

Motivation

Student-centred teaching

Education

Diploma in Special Education from NIE

Job description

Eden School invites a Cluster Lead to guide a team of Educators, overseeing learning and development for students with autism. You will collaborate with Domain Leads, Allied Professionals and Senior Management to shape outcomes and implement effective teaching strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and a commitment to holistic student well-being within a supportive school environment in Singapore.